2013 Vuelta a Espana: Valverde holds tight to 3rd in GC after Naranco
Rodríguez (KAT) makes his explosivity count atop the Naranco; closes in on Valverde, still in 3rd overall -1.06 behind new leader Horner (RLT)- before decisive climb of L’Angliru
Rodríguez (KAT) makes his explosivity count atop the Naranco; closes in on Valverde, still in 3rd overall -1.06 behind new leader Horner (RLT)- before decisive climb of L’Angliru
Rodriguez attacks to victory on Stage 19 of the 2013 Vuelta a Espana.
There was another explosive finale in store on today’s 181 kilometer long mountainous 19th stage of Vuelta a Espana
American veteran Christopher Horner took the lead of the Vuelta a Espana in a mountainous 19th stage won by Joaquim Rodriguez on Friday.
For the second day in a row Lotto Belisol rider Adam Hansen joined an escape in the Vuelta, this time finishing a strong third.
Vincenzo Nibali’s overall lead in the 2013 Vuelta a Espana was cut to just three seconds after race rival Chris Horner dropped the Italian on the Pena Cabarga at the end of Thursday’s stage 18.
Horner (RLT) makes only real gaps after tremendous work from Movistar Team in favour of Valverde, showing expertise to stay 3rd overall, 1.09 behind Nibali.
Chris Horner’s attack on the Peña Cabarga distanced the race leader and almost put the American rider back in the 2013 Vuelta a Espana red jersey. With two climbing stages to go, Horner needs 3 seconds to take the lead.
Vasil Kiryienka of Belarus broke away before a final grueling ascent to win the 18th stage of the Spanish Vuelta on Thursday, while overall leader Vincenzo Nibali had his advantage over Christopher Horner cut to 3 seconds with three days to go.
Searching for vivacity in climbs and for fighting spirit, LAMPRE-MERIDA located the proper cyclist in Spain. The new reinforcement for general manager Guiseppe Saronni will be Rafael Valls Ferri.